Name of Program:
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U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program
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Program Web site:
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http://www.med.navy.mil/Accessions/Pages/default.aspx |
Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal
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Eligible Specialties:
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Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Clinical Psychology, Nursing
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Serve 45 days of active duty in a Navy clerkship or under school orders during each year in the program. Serve one year of active duty in a non-training status for each year of scholarship participation, with a minimum of three years on active duty.
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Who Can Apply:
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US Citizen; enrolled in/letter of acceptance from an accredited graduate program in the US or Puerto Rico (varies by specialty).
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Deadline(s):
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Applications are accepted throughout the year at any time. However, the best time to apply for a four year scholarship is the Fall before the year you plan to attend school.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Qualifying students receive full tuition for school, a monthly stipend and reimbursement for books and required equipment and fees.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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US Navy HPSP can provide tuition assistance for up to four years of school and provide you with a monthly stipend paid directly to you of $2200. $20,000 signing bonus (Medicine and Dentistry only)
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How to Apply:
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Must work with a Navy Medical Programs Recruiter. No on-line application exists.
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Upon completion of professional school, the individual must accept assignment on active duty in the Navy.
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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N/A
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Agency name:
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Navy Medicine Manpower, Personnel, Education, and Training Command
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Address:
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Building 1 T-13, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Phone:
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(301) 295-9977
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FAX:
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E-Mail:
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oh@med.navy.mil
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